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23 years of providing new learning experiences for Glen Ridge students

Glen Ridge Educational Foundation

About the Glen Ridge Educational Foundation

The Glen Ridge Educational Foundation enhances educational opportunities and promotes community involvement in the Glen Ridge public schools. The organization attracts private financial and other resources to help the Glen Ridge School District trial and implement programs that elevate student achievement in today’s competitive world. This not-for-profit group is endorsed by, though independent of, the Glen Ridge School District. Led by corporate and community leaders, the organization identifies, incubates and funds innovative teaching and learning programs that the school budget does not have the leeway to address. Over the last 23 years the Foundation has granted more than $1.3 million dollars to projects and programs in the Glen Ridge Public Schools.

The Ashenfelter 8K and Fleming 1M on Thanksgiving morning were a big success. Many thanks to all of the sponsors, runners, volunteers, and organizations that supported this iconic event we are proud to produce. Proceeds help fund the many grants we award and projects we support.
To see race results and photos go HERE.

It had been more than half a century since the science room used for all 6th grade students at Ridgewood Avenue School had been upgraded.

There were no lab tables for experiments, just uneven, tipsy desks

There was insufficient counter space for lab materials

The storage units were inefficient, antiquated and damaged

The lack of facilities made it difficult for students to work collaboratively and to complete more complex experiments

Improving
the situation was critical for our STEM (Science Technology Engineering
Math) program, especially given the implementation of the new
N.J. Core Curriculum Content Standards and the Next Generation Science
Standards developed by the National Research Council.The
new curriculum places a greater emphasis on hands-on learning, including
personal observation, analysis, experimentation and communication.More
labs are required and the course demands a higher level of
understanding to draft lab reports that are aligned with the Middle
School program.

A TransformationFrom this to THIS!

A laboratory environment that stimulates students interests in and knowledge of the sciences...an environment to explore for the future!

For more than 23 years, the GREF has raised over $1,300,000 to fund projects that affect students of every age in all disciplines. These projects include:

Ridgewood Avenue School Auditorium Renovation

Virtual High School

Communications Project / TV Studio

Lucy Calkins Writing Program

Leveled Reading Libraries at Forest and Linden

Junior Great Books

Impact Concussion Project

Foreign Language Lab

Equipment to enhance fitness education at the High School

Macbeth: The Rock Musical – written, directed and produced by the High School Drama Club

CAD Lab

Staff Development for Teachers

Programs and Technology for Special Needs Students

Hundreds of Mini-Grants

Recent STEM projects include:

Synergistics Lab at Ridgewood Avenue

High School Robotics Team and 8th grade class – electronics equipment

3D printer for CAD and engineering classes at Middle and High Schools

teentech™ – conference for High School girls interested in exploring STEM-based career options

Through the generosity of donors, the Foundation funds innovative programs that increase the academic excellence of our Glen Ridge schools and elevate student achievement in today’s competitive world.Please contribute to our continuing effort to support our students by adding the 6th grade science lab to the list of projects that would not be available without GREF funding.

The Glen Ridge Educational Foundation is
classified as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Donations are tax
deductible to the full extent of the law and qualify for corporate
matching programs. Donations can also be made if the form of securities
which may be advantageous in regards to capital gains. For additional
information please email theGREF@comcast.net and consult your tax
professional. Tax ID Number 22-3258018.